- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on July 25 that Ukrainian forces had hit a Russian warship and vessels used for transporting Iran-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea.
- The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on July 25, stating it led to the vessel's explosion and a sailor's death.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, assured him that Ukraine's attack on an Iranian commercial ship was "unintentional" and that Ukraine "does not seek escalation."
- Three sailors were reported injured in the attack according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency.
- Araghchi emphasized that "Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses."
- Sybiha confirmed the call with Araghchi, describing it as "a frank conversation" and highlighted that "diplomacy is about direct conversation, even when it's difficult".
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Ukraine's attack on an Iranian commercial ship was deemed 'unintentional' during a conversation with Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. The incident, which occurred on July 25, resulted in an explosion and the death of a sailor, alongside injuries to three others.3567
In a statement, Araghchi emphasized that Iran does not seek escalation but insisted that any attack on its citizens or interests is unacceptable, demanding restitution for losses. Sybiha reiterated that Ukraine's military actions were solely defensive and not aimed at civilian vessels or people, stating, "diplomacy is about direct conversation, even when it's difficult".
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, which was part of Ukraine's military operations against Russian forces in the Caspian Sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the attack targeted a Russian warship and vessels linked to Iranian military cargo. Both nations are now focused on maintaining dialogue to prevent further escalation, with Sybiha describing their conversation as "a frank conversation".12
“Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that 'any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable' and called for restitution for losses. Meanwhile, Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha described their conversation as 'a frank conversation,' highlighting the importance of direct diplomacy to prevent further escalation.”
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